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Ascot, Bulimba and Paddington — 3 suburbs mapped.

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Inner Brisbane suburb by suburb

SuburbResidential zonesBushfire-prone
Ascot Emerging communities, General None mapped
Bulimba Emerging communities, General None mapped
Paddington General Mapped

Reading the table

  • Bushfire-prone land is mapped in Paddington, but not in Ascot and Bulimba.
  • 7 overlay families are mapped across the region; Ascot carries the most at 4.
  • The 3 mapped suburbs cover 7.4 km² between them — Ascot is the largest at 2.8 km² and Bulimba the smallest at 2.1 km².

What is mapped across Inner Brisbane

Mapped in all 3: Biodiversity areas overlay and Flood overlay — overland flow.

Mapped only in some suburbsWhere (in the suburb, not on a given block)
Landslide overlayAscot and Paddington
Bushfire overlayPaddington
Erosion prone areaBulimba
Flood overlay — creek and waterwayAscot
Storm tide hazard areaBulimba

Questions about building in Inner Brisbane

Which council approves building work in Inner Brisbane?

Brisbane City Council, for all 3 mapped Inner Brisbane suburbs, under the Brisbane City Plan 2014.

Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Inner Brisbane?

In Paddington — not in Ascot and Bulimba.

What planning zones apply across Inner Brisbane?

2: Emerging communities and General residential. Widest range: Ascot, at 2.

Lodge with: Brisbane City Council, Brisbane City Plan 2014. Read 2026-09-14.

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